Information about Indocin.

Take the missed dose as soon as you rememberSkip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled doseDo not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Do not crushchewbreakor open an extended-release capsuleSwallow the pill wholeIt is specially made to release medicine slowly in the bodyBreaking or opening the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.

Kidney problems can sometimes occur with the use of NSAID medicationsincluding indomethacinProblems are more likely to occur if you are dehydratedhave heart failure or kidney diseaseare an older adultor if you take certain medicationssee also Drug Interactions sectionDrink plenty of fluids as directed by your doctor to prevent dehydration and tell your doctor right away if you have a change in the amount of urine.